Chapter: CH.95 - My Once In A LifetimeREBECCA's POV(IBS-CON STUDIO)THE AUDIENCE GASPED in glee as they watched the last part of our special segment for my book: My High School Love Affair. The director added the last part when Ibarra and I had the 'iconic' – as they said – confrontation under the rain. And the kiss? It made me blush so hard upon realizing how vulnerable and in love I looked in it.But despite that, I still love how it ended. Ibarra had this precious expression that made me feel so giddy.The lights in the studio turned on and Maribella, who looked so swooned, faced me. She was beaming ear to ear while her eyes sparkled."I can't." She pursed her lips in attempt to stop smiling but it still shows. She reached for my hand and squeezed it. "God, Rebecca! You are the only author who made me feel so good that I kept hoping to finally have someone to love."I smiled and squeezed her hand back. "Surely you'll find yours too."She aggressively nodded her head. "Fingers crossed! But damn! No one could ever imagi
Last Updated: 2026-04-12
Chapter: CH.94 - The Final?REBECCA's POV"REBECCA?" IBARRA WAVED his hand in front of my face and yet, I still couldn't move from utter surprise."Are you damn serious?" Judiel suddenly walked closer and pushed Ibarra by the shoulder. "You made a fool out of us! Especially Rebecca!"Mirajane came to the rescue and pulled Judiel away. "Love, calm down!""And you penguin!" He pointed at Marciella. "If you were half siblings then why the hell were you acting as if you were a jealous lover?" He looked at them completely baffled.Mira stopped pulling Jud and finally let her curious reaction be seen. "That's what I want to know too."Ibarra sighed and looked away as if he knew that this topic would end in a longer explanation than it should."Well?" My friends demanded in unison."I'm going to skip the family drama." Ibarra said and scanned his eyes at the crowd then me. I felt he reached for my hand and squeezed it. "Marciella and I grew apart. When we were introduced, I was already ten and they didn't tell us that
Last Updated: 2026-03-29
Chapter: CH.93 - The Shocking TruthREBECCA's POV(PRESENT TIME)"M-MARCIELLA?" I STUTTERED. The fact that she was standing in front of me right now was already surprising. But seeing her in a nun-wear?! This was even more boggling than finding out that Heiji was in love with me! My eyes were stuck on her black dress.She smiled – a smile that made my jaw drop a little. It was no longer her devilishly annoying old smirk, but an angelic one!"It's Sister Mary now, Rebecca."I couldn't help but raise my brows. "Is this for real? Are you for real? Or is this another petty joke or trick that you wanted to pull on me?""No." She shook her head. "This is real. I've been in the convent a year after high school. I finally got to understand my calling."I huffed, which later on turned into an amused, bitter laugh. "Did you honestly believe that I'll dig into this sick act?"She shook her head aggressively this time and gave me a sad look. "I know I've done a lot of bad things to you. I understand the hostility, Rebecca. But belie
Last Updated: 2026-03-14
Chapter: CH.92 - Rebecca's DemiseREBECCA's POV(PRESENT TIMES)AS SOON AS I hit the bed, I cried my heart out. Marciella had Ibarra inside her palm in high school, and it broke me even more knowing that she still controls him. And when he said…"It's not as if I can remove her from my life."That made me understand where I was standing. If I attempt to enter Ibarra's life, then I would have to face that devil again… And I knew I could no longer bear to be near her. Who knows how twisted she became after all these years? I cannot withstand another emotional death.Like what happened years ago.********** Flashback (After the Prom) ************"She's here again." I heard someone whisper but I ignored them. Yet they were right. I'm indeed standing here again – on the side of the school, under this blazing heat, not minding if I looked like a melting candle or even if my skin burned. Honestly, I don't care. When Carlie secretly came here the other day, she asked me to wait at the same spot where I am standing and said
Last Updated: 2026-02-21
Chapter: CH.91 - The Night of the PromIBBARA’S POV(PROM NIGHT)“TRY ME. LOVER BOY.” Marciella dared as she flashed her phone in front of me and waved it. I was able to see Rebecca on the screen, but she meticulously hid the part where she said was exposed.That immediately fired anger inside me.I grunted in fury and shifted to tackle her but all of a sudden, a bunch of men in suit stopped me and held my arms with great force. I was growling while trying to escape from them to attack Marciella, but they were too strong.“Damn you, Marciella! I let all of your mischief slide but never this.” I glared at her with pure resentment.With all the hatred I felt, she even dared to show a satisfied smile on her lips. She walked closer and leaned. “This wouldn’t happen if you decided to become a good boy and follow me.”“What is this with your obsession of being followed?! Of being in control?! I’m so tired of being your tool, as well as dad’s!”She pinched me by the chin and pulled me close – enough to see despise in her eyes. “Be
Last Updated: 2026-02-09
Chapter: CH.90 - The WhysREBECCA’s POV(PRESENT TIMES)I looked at Ibarra with sad eyes – almost tearing up as I remembered that scene. The pain I thought I buried once again surfaced. But despite this twinge in my heart, I knew deep down I had to face it, or I won’t ever get over this.My lips parted. I tried to speak but my lips quivered. I pursed them and looked away as I composed myself. When I finally got my courage back, I asked, even with a trembling voice and blurry vision.“Why did you leave?” My voice came out small and shaky… just like how I am now. “If you didn’t have plans of staying, then why did you have to sweep my heart like that?”Ibarra stretched his arm and cupped my cheek. Our eyes met and for the first time I saw his real feelings through them. No pretentions. No walls. It made me sob all of a sudden, as if his emotions flowed through me without even saying a word.I clutched the hem of his shirt and continued crying… and he let me. Like he was giving me the permission to express his sup
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Chapter: Epilogue“I, CALEB ROSS, TAKE thee, Sunrise Dawn Zabel, as my lawfully wedded wife. Whatever may come our way, I promise to take care of you, protect you and to love you till I drew my last breath. God gave you to me when I almost believe that I will end up alone in this world. He gave me a reason to hold onto love, he gave me so much reason to love you. Some of it didn’t really make sense at first. I never asked God to give me a woman who do awesome lap dance! But then you came.”I chuckled even though I was crying so hard. With Caleb staring at me like this, and while hearing him say all of this, it was melting my heart.“I never thought this day would come… When I’d be excited to come home because I know, you and Sunny are there waiting for me. I love you more than anything else.” He kissed the back of my hand and I felt his lips trembling. He must have been trying so hard to stop himself
Last Updated: 2021-02-26
Chapter: Welcome, Sunny!THE MOMENT BABY SUNNY was given to us, tears immediately surged from my eyes. It was a magical moment when I carried her in my arms. I had this wonderful feeling - like a strong bond was built within us.I looked at Dawn who was also crying in joy. I felt so proud of her. She was able to give birth without any complication. A brave woman with a soft heart. My heart beat faster as I stared at the two angels that God sent me.It made me sob even more. I am so grateful that I have them in my life.I never really thought that someone like her will come into my life. I was actually slowly accepting the fact that I'll grow old alone and single but God… He gave me a chance to live happily."Can I hold her?" Dawn asked in a faint voice."Yes love." I answered and tried to contain my tears.I placed baby Sunny on top of her but didn't rea
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Chapter: Unexpected SurpriseI HAPPILY NODDED and took my time to walk home. Carrying this watermelon-like tummy was hard. It feels like you are carrying 6000 ml of water with two hands. There were times when my knees suddenly wobble, but thank God there's always someone there to catch me or assist me to sit down.Well, I'm happy that this was about to end. And I'm excited to meet our baby.My brows furrowed when I went inside the house. It was silent but I saw shoes outside."Cass?" I called out but no one answered.Where the hell is he?I suddenly noticed that Dusk's room door was slightly opened. Whenever Cass visited us, he always used that room so I thought he was just changing but I felt something different this time. Like someone was pushing me to check the room.Out of curiosity, I walked closer and peaked at the opened door and there I saw&h
Last Updated: 2021-02-25
Chapter: The Premiere Night"LOVE, DO I LOOK okay?" I asked and glanced at Caleb with a half-smile on my lips. My seven months baby bump was calling the attention of whoever looked at me.I was wearing a white flowy gown with a glittery gold belt. Don't worry, it's just actually a garter so it wouldn’t hurt my baby Sunny. My dress looks like the one being worn by Greek Goddesses - but, the maternity version. It has a plunging neckline with extra silky cloth on the shoulders. I had a jacket ready in case I won’t be able to handle the coldness inside the cinema.I had my hair bun up, decorated with white and gold flower pins. I curled some of my hair and let it loose.Caleb didn't react so I felt worried."What? Too much?" I checked myself again in front of the mirror.He stood up and went behind me. I looked at him through his reflection and saw him smirk. His hands glided from m
Last Updated: 2021-02-24
Chapter: Back Home"SUGARPLUM!" POPS GREETED me with excitement. He was already outside when we arrived. I hugged him and kissed him on his cheek."Where's Mom?""She's at the store. Busy with inventories. The cake from Zen just arrived.""Hi Pops. How are you?" Caleb smiled and placed his hand on Pops' shoulder."Doing well son." He smiled back.You have no idea how close they became after finding out that I was pregnant and when he proposed to me.It was nice to watch them together.No more shotgun for Caleb, I guess.We went inside the house and sat on the couch in the living room."I watched your interview this morning." Pops said while looking at Caleb. "It went smooth, thanks to you."I squinted my eyes. "So, you'r
Last Updated: 2021-02-23
Chapter: Talk Show Part 2“AND WERE BACK FOLKS!” Chibi focused her eyes on us again. “What I wanted to confirm again is… Why was Dawn at Caleb’s unit at that time?”"I can explain that.” Caleb started. “So, the reason why she went to my unit was to practice with me. She's not a trained actress so she needed help with the script, emotion and all. It just so happened that when we were photographed, we were in character."“In character…” Chibi had a sly smile on her face. “Then to confirm, you were already acting before going inside the apartment? Didn’t it occurred to you that some paparazzi might find that useful for a scoop?”“It did occur. But it was too late for me to realize it.”In character my ass! If I know you’ve been wanting to touch me that day.&ldquo
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